is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving living conditions in the South African township of the same name near Cape Town.
We provide straightforward and transparent support for long-term needs as well as wherever help is urgently required. You can learn more about our work here on the blog, as well as on Facebook and Instagram.
In the Xhosa language, Imizamo Yethu means “our united efforts” — in this spirit, we kindly ask for your donations! (IBAN DE87430609677018141700)
On 26 December, a devastating fire destroyed 50 homes in the township of Imizamo Yethu, leaving families with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Sadly, this is a recurring tragedy. It is terrible and somewhat disheartening that a permanent solution – decent housing for all – has still not been found here. In the…
With a parcel containing toiletries such as toothpaste, soap, deodorant and sanitary towels, Hangberg Dreams gave its clients a special Christmas treat this year, and we, Help Imizamo Yethu e.V., funded this Christmas campaign. Hangberg Dreams NPC is a non-profit rehabilitation day centre in the Hangberg community in Hout Bay, Cape Town. The organisation was…
With the help of our supporters, we have donated €1,000 to Amoyo. For ten years now, Amoyo has been supporting children and young people through free, lovingly run afternoon and holiday programmes. Here, they learn not only dance, drama and singing, but also self-confidence, courage, a sense of community and a sense of purpose for…
We have donated new kits to the girls at the Hout Bay Pearls Netball Club. We have been working with them for several years and usually fund transport to away matches. The girls usually start when they are aged 12–14. For many, this is a difficult time as they enter puberty, and sport and the…
We have supported the Kronendal Music Academy of Hout Bay with a pre-Christmas donation. KMA is such a wonderful organisation: Dwyn and her team give so much to this music school. Their commitment goes far beyond ‘normal’ music lessons. Lunch, homework supervision, tutoring, after-school care, school bus, holiday care, life coaching, social work and much…
We received this thank-you letter from the Hout Bay Educare Centre. This is another nursery school that we support once or twice a year. Last year, we sponsored the Christmas party. This year, there were more pressing matters. The electrical system at the nursery was dilapidated and unsafe. The risk of injury or fire was…
Dr Khabiso Ramphoma recently visited with a team from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of the Western Cape to offer free dental treatment. Once again, everyone involved benefits – a win-win situation, so to speak: The students gain first-hand insight into various clinical presentations and treatment methods, whilst the community receives a free…
We supported Hangberg Dreams on an outing: 80 people who are currently actively working within the rehabilitation programme to overcome various addiction issues were invited on this outing to Sea Point Pool. HBUFC – one of the local football clubs and also an organisation actively involved in the community – kindly provided their team bus…
We donated ZAR30,000 to Thula Thula before Christmas. The money is now urgently needed: Yesterday was a day of great distress for many residents of Hout Bay, as unforeseen circumstances led to significant damage in three separate incidents: Gale-force winds caused devastating damage, wreaking havoc in IY and leaving several homes in ruins. Yesterday evening…
